20demayo Chapter 66 Complementarity
Chapter 66 Complementarity
Ellie still comes every three days to clean the yard and practice the Rock Breathing Technique under the eaves.
Her progress was steady and consistent. The seed of life within her had grown to a clearly discernible level. Her physical strength, speed, and reaction time far surpassed those of an ordinary girl, and she was beginning to resemble a formal knight apprentice.
Luo Lin would occasionally offer her some pointers, but most of the time he let her develop on her own.
As a permanent member of the lab and a reconnaissance partner, Bahamut's understanding with Rowling deepens day by day.
Its three pairs of eyes provide a unique perspective when Rolin performs some delicate energy manipulations, and occasionally it can detect subtle energy changes that Rolin's own mental energy scan overlooks.
During this time, Rolin went to the collection point on the edge of the Gobi Desert again, replaced the exhausted magic stones, and collected a few newly condensed particles of spatial dust.
The collection system works well, providing him with a stable source of space dust. Although it is slow, it is safe and reliable.
He also took some time to conduct a focused investigation of those mysterious metal plates.
With his improved control over stellar energy, he successfully injected a wisp of stellar energy with a highly compatible frequency into one of the metal plates.
The complex runes inside the metal plate briefly glowed, as if activated for a moment, but then quickly dimmed and remained unresponsive.
However, in that instant, Rowling caught a glimpse of an extremely chaotic and unreadable stream of information.
This proves that these metal plates are indeed some kind of information storage device, but the unlocking conditions may be very demanding, or the plates themselves may be partially damaged.
He recorded this discovery, intending to decipher it later when he was more powerful.
In the blink of an eye, nearly half a year had passed since Luo Lin returned to Black Rock Town.
His research did not achieve any earth-shattering breakthroughs, but every step he took was solid.
With a stable realm and a deeper understanding of spatial dust, he has clarified the direction for finding the Soul Flame Flower and the necessary preparations. Other knowledge and skills are also steadily accumulating.
This seemingly mundane daily life is the norm on the path of a wizard.
Great power is not achieved overnight, but rather stems from countless days and nights of dedicated study and gradual accumulation.
Rowling enjoyed this state, being able to single-mindedly pursue the mysteries of knowledge and turn his ideas into reality step by step.
He stood by the laboratory window, gazing at the familiar courtyard outside.
Ellie was practicing a set of basic punches and kicks; the movements were fluid and carried a faint whistling sound.
Baha perched on the courtyard wall, lazily preening its feathers.
Everything was peaceful.
But Rowling knew that this calm was temporary.
Once his conception of his innate spells is complete, and his preparations for the Deathwhisper Swamp are finished, new challenges and adventures will follow.
Now, all he needs to do is continue to reflect and accumulate experience.
He turned back to the experimental table, spread out a new parchment, on which was a preliminary sketch of his innate spell model, which incorporated the properties of stars, space, and corrosion.
The complex lines and rune nodes are densely packed, making it a massive undertaking that requires a significant investment of time and effort in calculation, verification, and optimization.
Time slipped away quietly as Rowling focused on his research, and before he knew it, it was late autumn.
The mountains surrounding Black Rock Town were tinged with a deeper mix of dark green and withered yellow, and the air was filled with a chilly cold.
In the laboratory, Luo Lin had just finished a long-term observational record of the energy decay cycle of space dust.
He rubbed his slightly throbbing temples and walked to the window for some fresh air. His gaze naturally fell on the courtyard.
Ellie is practicing there.
She no longer just practiced the static postures and basic power generation of the "Rock Breathing Method," but began to try to connect several basic movements to form a simple set of boxing moves.
She figured it out on her own, and her movements still seemed a bit immature and disjointed, but her focus and constant effort to adjust were clearly visible.
After watching for a while, Luo Lin noticed that when she was doing a turning side kick, the rotation of her waist and hips was clearly disconnected from the power of her legs, resulting in stiff movements and a somewhat unsteady center of gravity.
This is not just a matter of aesthetics; prolonged practice in this manner, especially with improper force application, can also damage joints.
He pushed open the laboratory door and went out.
Upon hearing the noise, Ellie immediately stopped standing and bowed respectfully: "Sir."
"Do that spinning side kick again," Rolin said calmly.
Ellie did as she was told, and sure enough, when she turned around, there was a problem with the coordination between her upper and lower body.
"You're not applying the correct force."
Rowling walked up to her.
"The power originates from the earth and runs through the spine."
"When turning around, use your waist as the axis to move your whole body, rather than just twisting your upper body."
As he spoke, he performed an extremely standard and fluid demonstration.
His movements were all precise and efficient; every joint rotation and muscle contraction and relaxation followed the most effective force trajectory, like a finely tuned machine.
Ellie watched intently, trying to memorize every detail.
"Feel the rotation of your waist and hips, and let it become one with the power of your feet pushing off the ground."
Rowling pointed this out.
"Again."
Ellie tried again, this time deliberately trying to feel the power coming from her waist. The movement was indeed smoother, but it was still a bit awkward.
Luo Lin didn't say anything more, but simply asked her to practice this single movement repeatedly.
He stood to the side, occasionally speaking up to correct her subtle mistakes in angle or breathing rhythm.
"Relax your shoulders."
"Follow the movement with your eyes and maintain your balance."
"Coordinate your breathing with the exertion, and extend your leg as you exhale."
His instructions were concise and precise, hitting the nail on the head. Ellie was already quite quick to understand, and under his corrections, her turning side kick became visibly precise, fluid, and powerful.
With each practice session, she gained a deeper understanding of the feeling of power rising from her feet, integrating through her waist and hips, and finally exploding smoothly.
After practicing for about half an hour, Ellie was covered in sweat, but her eyes were bright, filled with the joy of accomplishment.
"That's fine."
"Rolin said."
"Remember this feeling and incorporate it into your own practice."
"Don't try to do too much at once; master these basic movements first."
"Yes, sir!" Ellie nodded vigorously, wiping her sweat with her sleeve.
She could feel that, after her husband's targeted guidance, her understanding of how to exert force had deepened.
Looking at her flushed face from exercise and her earnest and determined eyes, Luo Lin nodded slightly in approval.
This girl's perseverance and comprehension are indeed worth nurturing.
He thought for a moment, then turned and went back to the laboratory, and a moment later came out with a small wooden box.
"Here, take this."
He handed the wooden box to Ellie.
Ellie took it with a puzzled look, opened it, and saw several pale yellow vials of medicine inside, emitting a mild medicinal fragrance.
"This is a [Nourishing Potion]."
Rowling explained.
"Take one dose after exercise to warm and nourish muscles and bones, relieve fatigue, and accelerate the recovery of qi and blood."
"Now that your cultivation intensity has increased, you need to be careful to replenish what you've lost and avoid leaving any hidden injuries."
This nourishing potion was made by him using several common, mild magical plants. It was not difficult for him to make, but it was a godsend for Ellie, who was in the foundational stage.
Previously, I had given her only the most basic health-strengthening medicines, but this nourishing medicine is much more effective.
Ellie clutched the wooden box, her eyes slightly red. The master not only taught her cultivation and guided her movements, but also considered even these small details for her.
She bowed deeply, her voice slightly choked with emotion: "Thank you, sir!"
"Go."
Rowling waved his hand.
Ellie bowed again, then, carrying the wooden box, left the courtyard with light yet steady steps.
From that day on, Rowling's guidance to Ellie was no longer limited to occasional questions and answers.
When he takes a break from his research and sees Ellie practicing in the yard, he will offer some pointers if he finds any obvious mistakes or areas for improvement.
Sometimes it's correcting a detail about how to exert force, sometimes it's explaining the practical application of a certain movement, and sometimes it's reminding her to pay attention to the coordination between breathing and movement.
His guidance remained concise and to the point, never going into lengthy explanations, but it always hit the nail on the head, enlightening Ellie.
Ellie cherished these opportunities even more, practiced even harder, and memorized every word Rowling said.
Rowling found that these occasional pointers were also a form of relaxation and enjoyment for him.
Temporarily detaching oneself from complex spell model deductions and energy experiments, observing the growth of a life, and solving some relatively simple and direct "problems" allows one's mind to shift and rest.
Sometimes, even when guiding Ellie to coordinate her power, he would think of the coordination and balance of energy nodes in the spell model, and generate some new inspiration.
For example, he once saw Ellie practicing how to connect the power of multiple attacks to create continuous pressure, which gave him a new idea for optimizing the continuous casting rhythm of [Acid Splash].
This is a wonderful interaction.
Rowling provides Ellie with knowledge and direction, while Ellie's growth and feedback inadvertently nourish Rowling's research and thinking.